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Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018

What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)

Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.
A doctor shows imaging of a brain stroke.
Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018

What Is a Stroke? (video)

Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains what a stroke is and who is most at risk as well as treatment options available.
A hand holding a paint brush is seen in this photo that is being used to illustrate a post on the healing arts program at Scripps Encinitas for patients recovering from brain injuries.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2018

Media Spotlight On Scripps Encinitas Arts Classes For Patients with Brain Injuries

The Encinitas Advocated featured a story on the healing arts class offered for patients recovering from brain injuries at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza who was discharged from a Scripps hospital recently after surviving a bad fall, and Jihad Jaffer, MD, Scripps Encinitas rehabilitation specialist, speak during a news conference.
Scripps in the News | August 3, 2018

Hall of Fame Jockey Injured in Horse Accident Discusses Care and Recovery

Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza was discharged from Scripps Encinitas after surviving a bad fall. He and Jihad Jaffer, MD, spoke at a news conference.
Melisa Houser, MD, of Scripps Clinic discusses FDA-approved Parkinson's disease drug with the Union-Tribune. Photo posted shows elderly man with Parkinson's disease receiving care.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Neurologist Weighs in on Parkinson's Psychosis Drug

Scripps physician Melissa Houser, MD, weighed in on the benefits and safety risks of a San Diego-made drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis.
J. Steven Poceta, MD, a neurologist at the Viterbi Family Sleep Center at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla was recently featured in Sleep Review Magazine discussing restless leg syndrome.
Scripps in the News | March 22, 2018

Scripps Expert Featured in Restless Legs Syndrome Article

Sleep Review, a journal for sleep specialists, recently featured J. Steven Poceta, MD, of the Viterbi Family Sleep Center, discussing Restless Leg Syndrome.
Scripps in the News | January 30, 2018

Scripps Experts Discuss Effects of Parkinson’s Disease on TV Program

Scripps experts discussed the effects of psychosis on some patients who have Parkinson's Disease on the syndicated TV program, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps in the News | July 21, 2016

Anderson Medical Pavilion Named Among Best Projects in California

Engineering News-Record named the Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion one of the winners in its annual California’s Best Projects competition.
Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
News Releases | July 20, 2016

Scripps Clinic, TSRI Scientists Receive Funding for Parkinson's Research

Scientists at Scripps Clinic and The Scripps Research Institute have received a grant of nearly $2.4M for potential stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Scripps Health San Diego Expert, Steven Poceta MD, Discusses restless legs syndrome condition on KUSI TV.
Scripps in the News | July 11, 2016

Scripps Expert Discusses Restless Legs Syndrome on KUSI TV

Scripps Clinic neurologist Dr. Poceta discusses restless legs syndrome on KUSI TV’s morning news program.